What’s All This Then!

I listened in amazement as Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon, gave a press conference with the American president, Mr. Obama, standing by his side.  Did Mr. Calderon talk about the steps his government is taking to curb their drug wars or repay some of their debt to American taxpayers?  No, he talked about emigration of his beloved people and potential marks to America.  Turns out it’s our fault.  His government can do nothing to stop Mexicans from fleeing the violence, the corruption and the joblessness of his wonderful country.  To which Mr. Obama replied, “Bad, America, Bad! Bad, bad America!” Fortunately for us Americans, we have the news media to rub our noses in this mess so we can then tuck our tails between our collective legs and sulk away.

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It seems like everyone is making money off of the political process except for the working man and woman. So I’m thinking about cashing in by selling my own line of piggy banks. One will be shaped as the Democratic Donkey and another as the Republican Elephant. You put your money in as usual. Later, when you try to retrieve your funds, all you get is a tiny fraction of your money and in the worst form of change possible — pennies. Of course, you can’t complain. Not only is each bank wrapped tightly in the American flag, it was your vote, I mean, your purchase that got you into this mess. The only ones who have the right to complain would be your spouse and children. After all, they had no other choice but to use those misguided piggy banks. Makes cents, doesn’t it?

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According to this excellent TED talk video (ted.com), all a leader of any new movement really needs is that first enthusiastic follower. The rest builds itself … as long as your followers don’t figure out that you’re just as ignorant as they are (the secret to a successful life as a politician or religious leader).

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